Missile Defense Systems

Capacitors for Missile Defense Systems

Integrating Quantic Evans and Quantic UTC capacitors, missile defense systems can achieve superior performance, reliability, and efficiency, ensuring mission success in the most challenging environments.

Quantic Evans: Power-Dense Capacitors

Quantic Evans offers hybrid wet tantalum capacitors that are ideal for integration into missile systems. These capacitors are the most power-dense in the industry, providing significant savings in Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP). They are designed to be rugged and reliable, with a hermetically sealed construction that withstands high shock, vibration, and altitudes greater than 100,000 feet.

Key Features
  • High Power Density: Industry-leading power density for optimal SWaP savings.
  • Rugged and Reliable Design: Hermetically sealed to endure high shock, vibration, and extreme altitudes.
  • Voltage Range: Available in voltages from 10V to 125V.
  • Temperature Range: Operates efficiently from -55°C to 200°C.
  • Space Grade: Routinely screened and qualified to NASA EEE-INST-002 standards.
Quantic UTC: Pulse Energy Capacitors

Quantic UTC specializes in high-reliability pulse energy capacitors designed specifically for detonation and firing modules. These capacitors are engineered to handle high temperatures and voltages, making them suitable for the most demanding missile defense applications.

Key Features
  • High-Temperature Tolerance: Operates up to 250°C, with testing ongoing for up to 300°C.
  • High Voltage Range: Supports up to 10KV for single and multi-pulse firing applications.
  • Safety Features: Includes a bleed resistor for added safety.
  • Military Standards: Testing available to MIL-PRF-49467 standards.
  • Customization: Offers custom sizes, capacitance, and voltage ranges to meet specific needs.
Applications:

Our capacitors are integral to several legacy missile defense platforms, including:

  • Missile Systems: Ensuring reliable performance in critical defense applications.
  • Detonation and Firing Modules: Providing the necessary energy for precise and reliable detonation.
  • Voltage Range: Available in voltages from 10V to 125V.
  • Power Hold-Up: Compliant with MIL-STD-704 standards for power hold-up.
  • High-Power Pulse Applications: Suitable for high-power pulse energy requirements.

Resources to Download

Capacitors for Missile Defense Systems Catalog

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Legacy Platforms

Our capacitors are integral to several legacy missile defense platforms, including:

• PAC-3: The Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile system.

• GEM-T (formerly PAC-2): Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical.

• Tomahawk Missile: A long-range, all-weather, subsonic cruise missile.